Kate Looks Striking in Red as She Attends The Queen's Pre-Christmas Lunch

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The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh traditionally host an annual pre-Christmas lunch for their family, before leaving for Sandringham where they spend the holidays. This allows them to catch up with more distant relations, who are not invited to join them at their country estate on December 25th.

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William and Kate arrived at Buckingham Palace without Prince George, however on their way out, it was noted that the prince was seated alongside nanny Maria Theresa Borrallo in the back of his parents' car.

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The Duchess of Cambridge looked striking in her bright red custom Katherine Hooker sheath dress (£495), and her Mappin & Webb Fortune Pendant, and her dramatic chandelier earrings.

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Kate wore this dress back in November when she championed an ambitious £10 million fundraising appeal for East Anglia Children's Hospices (EACH) to build and equip a new hospice.

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The Duchess' earrings are currently unidentified (UFO) but thanks to 'My Small Obsessions' on FB, we know that she has worn them in the past (as far back as 2007). Her sister, Pippa Middleton, also has a pair.

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George clutched a colorful children's book as he peered out the window at all the waiting fans.

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Kate Launches a New Appeal for 'EACH'

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Yesterday, Kate carried out an official engagement on behalf of East Anglia Children's Hospices (EACH).

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EACH provides care and support to families with young children who have life-threatening conditions across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk.

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The Duchess who is a royal patron of the charity, championed its ambitious £10million fundraising appeal to build and equip a new hospice, The Nook, on a five acre plot in Framingham Earl, in Norfolk. It will replace the current one in Quidenham.

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Upon her arrival at the Norfolk Showground, Kate was greeted by children from nearby Queen's Hill Primary School and then went on to meet staff, volunteers and families who are being supported by the charity.

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Before going inside, the Duchess was presented with a bouquet of flowers by two schoolchildren Cerys Emeerith-Burley, whose brother is a patient with EACH, and her classmate Caitlyn Cheshire-Brazier.

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Once inside, Kate listened to presentations from families who are helped by EACH, alongside 700 other guests, and met young patients including Jack Cottis and his family.

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She was also shown a range of pottery that had been especially designed for the charity by Emma Bridgewater.

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The Duchess wore a bright red custom Katherine Hooker sheath dress (£495). The knee-length 'Ascot' dress features three-quarter sleeves and a high neck. The frock is available for purchase online in navy dupion or black wool crepe (£380). For custom orders, contact the designer.

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Kate accessorized with her black, suede Jimmy Choo 'Aimee' pumps and her black, suede Stuart Weitzman 'Muse' clutch.

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Completing her ensemble, the Duchess wore her green amethyst and diamond cushion drop earrings by Kiki McDonough and her Mappin & Webb Fortune Pendant.

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Her hair was pulled back into an unfussy, bumped up pony tail.

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Wills & Kate Attend the Wedding of Emily McCorquodale & James Hutt

On Saturday Emily McCorquodale celebrated her marriage to James Hutt. Emily grew up alongside William & Harry (she is the daughter of Princess Diana's sister - Lady Sarah), spending childhood holidays playing in the sand with her cousins.

The wedding was attended by William, Kate & Harry and took place in a pretty church in the Lincolnshire hamlet of Stoke Rochford.

Once again, Kate decided to shop her closet and wore some familiar pieces.

The Duchess wore the Jenny Packham dress from the polo match last summer. It's a 'De Gournay' silver and marble grey hand-painted chinoiserie silk frock from Packham's Spring 2011 collection.

On top of the, Kate wore her Katherine Hooker dove-gray, cowl jewel cuffed Katherine Hooker 'Buxton' coat from Ms. Hooker's Summer 2011 Collection. Kate wore this coat to the Garter Day Celebrations back in June 2011.

The Duchess of Cambridge made a small fashion faux pas. Her dress was longer than her coat.

She completed the muted look with elegant Whiteley hat that she wore to the Epsom Derby last year.

Kate wore her hair half up in a braid around the crown of her head.

The Duchess accessorized with her Hobbs Somerton Clutch, her nude L.K.Bennett heels, her Heavenly Necklace Earrings, and, of course, her gorgeous sapphire and diamond engagement ring.